Vulnerability Description
Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in the two-factor-authentication plugin before 1.3.13 for WordPress allows remote attackers to disable 2FA via the tfa_enable_tfa parameter due to missing nonce validation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Simbahosting | Two-Factor-Authentication | < 1.3.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/two-factor-authentication/#developersThird Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9187Third Party Advisory
- https://www.privacy-wise.com/two-factor-authentication-cross-site-request-forgerExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/two-factor-authentication/#developersThird Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9187Third Party Advisory
- https://www.privacy-wise.com/two-factor-authentication-cross-site-request-forgerExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-20231?
CVE-2018-20231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in the two-factor-authentication plugin before 1.3.13 for WordPress allows remote attackers to disable 2FA via the tfa_enable_tfa parameter due to missing nonce valid...
How severe is CVE-2018-20231?
CVE-2018-20231 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20231?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Simbahosting Two-Factor-Authentication.